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City's comprehensive plan designates the North Corridor for medium-density residential development, with neighborhood retail at major intersections. Developer A bought a 10-acre tract in the corridor, obtained a valid building permit for 80 apartments, and spent $1.2 million on grading, foundations, and utility lines before any zoning-change notice was published.
After neighbors objected to apartment construction, City rezoned Developer A's tract and three surrounding parcels to single-family residential. At the same meeting, City rezoned a one-acre parcel owned by Developer B, located in the middle of a single-family subdivision far from any major intersection, to allow a convenience store. The planning staff warned that Developer B's rezoning was inconsistent with the comprehensive plan and would primarily benefit Developer B. City gave published notice and held a hearing before both rezonings.
Developer A wants to continue the apartment project. Neighbors want to invalidate Developer B's rezoning. Discuss Developer A's vested-rights claim and the neighbors' spot-zoning challenge.